Market Vendor Resources
Must-Have Essentials
- 6–8 ft Folding Table
- 10×10 Canopy Tent (for outdoor markets)
- Fitted Tablecloth (clean, professional look)
- Display Risers / Shelving
- Card Reader (accept payments anywhere)
💡 Pro Tip: Keep your setup simple and clean. Customers buy more when your booth is easy to browse.
#1 💳 PAYMENT SYSTEMS
Accepting payments = making sales easier
- Square (recommended for beginners)
- Venmo / Cash App (backup options)
- PayPal (online + invoice support)
- 💡 Most vendors at our markets use Square for its reliability and ease of use.
#2 🏪 BOOTH SETUP & DISPLAY UPGRADES
Upgrade Your Booth:
- Grid Wall Panels (vertical selling = more products visible)
- Jewelry Displays / Stands
- LED Clip Lights (huge difference in sales)
- Branded Sign or Banner
💡 Lighting alone can increase your sales—especially indoor markets.
- Check some amazon best selling craft displays
#3 📦 PACKAGING & BRANDING
- Custom Logo Stickers
- Thank You Cards
- Kraft Bags / Poly Mailers
- QR Code Cards (link to your shop or socials)
💡 Pro Tip: Every purchase should feel like a branded experience.
- Some recommended packaging
#4 🎨 TOOLS BY CRAFT TYPE
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🧵 Crochet & Sewing Vendors
Yarn organizers, Crochet hooks kits, Storage bins
🔨 Woodworking Vendors
Sanding tools, Wood stain & finishes, Engraving tools
🧼 Soap & Candle Makers
Silicone molds, Essential oils, Packaging wraps
📈 GROWTH TOOLS (LEVEL UP)
- Email marketing (build your customer list)
- Inventory tracking sheets
- Label printer (for branding + packaging)
💡 The vendors making the most money treat this like a real business.
🗣️ WHAT OUR VENDORS RECOMMEND
“Adding lighting to my booth doubled my sales.”
“Having a card reader changed everything.”
“A clean display makes people stop and look.”
✔ Booth setup checklist
✔ Packing list
✔ Sales tips
✔ Vendor success tips
- Grid Wall Panels (2-pack or 4-pack)
- Grid Panel Hooks & Shelves
- Wooden Display Risers (3-tier)
- Jewelry Display Busts & Stands
- Pegboard Display Kits
💡 LIGHTING (HIGH ROI CATEGORY)
- LED Clip Lights (top seller)
- Battery-powered strip lights
- Ring light for indoor booths
📦 PACKAGING
- Thank You Cards bulk packs
- Custom sticker paper (Avery)
- Kraft paper bags (variety sizes)
- Poly mailers (if shipping)
🖨️ BUSINESS TOOLS
Dymo LabelWriter 450 Turbo, Thermal shipping label printer, QR code business cards
📈 ADVANCED
Portable WiFi hotspot Inventory storage bins Rolling carts (for setup/tear down)
